Investigation into Judge kidnapping continues

GARDAÍ are focusing on a well-known smuggling gang as part of their investigation into the kidnapping of Kildare mother-of-three Helen Judge.

Detectives are understood to have placed well-known cigarette and alcohol smugglers high on their suspect list of possible kidnappers.

Gardaí will also investigate allegations that her estranged husband Liam Judge, aged 48, may have been targeted by drug traffickers.